FROM THE ART OF CORNBREAD AND CHEESE TO "PICA" BREAD

Accommodation: Puralã Wool Valley Hotel & Spa - double room

Located in Covilhã, it is set within the emblematic landscape of Serra da Estrela, inviting visitors to experience the essence of this region and admire its scenery. We also offer a gastronomic experience combined with healthy nutrition, based on natural ingredients.
Puralã - Wool Valley Hotel & SPA features air-conditioned rooms and a buffet-style breakfast. It offers the Natura Club & Spa, which provides various beauty treatments and therapeutic massages. Covilhã Train Station is 2 km away.
Puralã offers suites and rooms with private bathrooms. Leisure facilities include indoor and outdoor pools with seating areas. The hotel also has a children's club.
Puralã - Wool Valley Hotel & SPA is located 3 km from the centre of Covilhã.

The double room includes air conditioning, minibar, telephone, safe, slippers, bathrobe, wireless internet, desk, wake-up service, television. Bathroom with shower, Damana amenities set, hairdryer, and makeup mirror.

Programme:
Day 1
18h00 | 20h00 – Check-in at Puralã Wool Valley Hotel & Spa, Covilhã
20h30 – Dinner at Puralã Wool Valley Hotel & Spa, Covilhã
. Chef's daily suggestion

Day 2
8h00 | 10h00 – Breakfast
10h15 – Transfer to the Schist Village of Sobral de São Miguel
11h00 – Learn to make Goat Cheese, Broa, and Picas in a wood-fired oven
. At the Casa do Saber Fazer in Sobral de São Miguel, the region’s gastronomic and cultural heritage comes to life. From the famous Picas with codfish or chorizo to goat cheese and broa baked in a wood-fired oven, each recipe is an intergenerational journey, where tradition is learned hands-on and savoured.

13h00 – Traditional lunch at Casa do Saber Fazer, Sobral de São Miguel

SNACKS: Pica with onion and codfish, white corn broa, onion, codfish and olive oil, cured meats and cheese platter from Serra das Três Beiras, aged goat cheese, semi-cured and corno cheese, chorizo and blood sausage with jams, fresh cheese with crispy broa and aromatic herbs/spices

VILLAGE CLASSICS: Cabrieira Chanfana (goat stew) in a wood-fired oven served with homemade golden potatoes and country salad, Sobral-style Beans with Cabbage – a generous combination of pork meats, cured sausages, red beans, and shredded cabbage

DESSERTS: Festival Dreams with honey and lemon syrup, Grandma’s Tigelada, a delicious egg-based baked dessert

DRINKS: Water, Terras de Xisto and Beiras wines, soft drinks

WINES & LIQUEURS: Grape marc brandy, Medronho (strawberry tree fruit brandy), Honey brandy, Various village liqueurs

15h00 – Guided tour of the Schist Village of Sobral de São Miguel
. Known as “the heart of schist,” this village is one of the largest clusters of schist buildings in Portugal. But it is not only stone that built this settlement. It is worth discovering the hidden treasures of Sobral de São Miguel.

16h00 – Return to Puralã Wool Valley Hotel & Spa, Covilhã
17h00 | 20h00 – Free time
20h00 – Dinner at Puralã Wool Valley Hotel & Spa, Covilhã
. Chef’s daily suggestion

Day 3
8h00 | 11h00 – Breakfast at the accommodation
12h00 – Check-out and end of the programme

* If you have any dietary restrictions (gluten-free, sugar-free, vegetarian, vegan), please inform us in advance so we can accommodate your needs.

Host’s advice: bring comfortable clothing and a warm layer for the evening.

Getting to Puralã Wool Valley Hotel & Spa
Rua Alameda Pêro Da Covilhã
6201-909 Covilhã

Getting to Sobral de São Miguel
Sobral de São Miguel is 40 km from Covilhã and is accessible via the EN230 road.

Included/Not Included
✅ Included:
2 nights' accommodation with bed and breakfast
All meals and drinks mentioned in the programme
All activities mentioned in the programme
Personal accident insurance

❌ Not included:
Meals and drinks not mentioned in the programme
Personal expenses
Anything not specified in the “Included” section

Travel Agency License: RNAAT 1198 / 2017 | RNAVT 8348
Accommodation License: 659/RNET